Jacques
Jacques is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Supplanter, or one who follows at the heel.
Origin and history
Jacques is the French form of Jacob or James, deriving ultimately from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov. It has a long history in French-speaking countries and remains a recognized classical choice in the United States. While modest in usage, it maintains a steady presence as a traditional French name.
Popularity in the United States
9,734 babies in the United States have been named Jacques since 1880. It ranks #1216 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1549.
States where it is most popular
- NY (21.3 %)
- CA (14.9 %)
- LA (14.1 %)
- FL (10.2 %)
- IL (7.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 6 |
| 1890-1900 | 14 |
| 1900-1910 | 14 |
| 1910-1920 | 204 |
| 1920-1930 | 418 |
| 1930-1940 | 307 |
| 1940-1950 | 413 |
| 1950-1960 | 800 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,221 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,307 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,337 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,464 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,081 |
| 2010-2019 | 769 |
| 2020-2029 | 379 |
Famous people named Jacques
- Jacques Cousteau: Explorer, Filmmaker
- Jacques Pepin: Chef, Author
- Jacques Cartier: Explorer
Fun facts
- Jacques shares the exact same Hebrew etymological root as the English names Jacob and James.
- Famed French oceanographer and filmmaker Jacques Cousteau helped popularize the name globally in the 20th century.